Rereading Mulla Sadra's Personality Theory from the Perspective of Allport's Trait Personality Theory

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1 Ph.D. of Philosophy and Theology, University of Zanjan, Iran.

2 Professor of Islamic Philosophy and Theology Department, University of Zanjan, Iran.

3 Associate Professor of Philosophy and Theology Department, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran.

4 Associate Professor of Psychology Department, University of Zanjan, Iran.

Abstract

Anthropology in psychology under the title of "personality theories" has been able to be effective in the field of behavioral studies and interpersonal relationships. The need to explain and analyze the true nature of man in the field of "being" - contrary to psychological personality theories that generally identify human nature in the field of "appearance" - caused this article based on Sadra's anthropological opinions and view According to Allport's trait theory, which is one of the pioneers of the trait approach, it should be organized by descriptive-analytical method. The individualistic approach based on traits is the main feature of Allport's and Mulla Sadra's personality theory. The foundation of personality in both theories is based on the most profound characteristics of person; However, in the analysis of Mulla Sadra's philosophical texts, the quality of the appearance of these traits and why they influence the structure of personality and, accordingly, human behavior, have been explained. "Self" or ego, contrary to its abstract concept in Alport's view, is a real and existential thing in Sadrai's system. The dynamism and unity of Alporti's personality can be rationally explained by the rule of "unity of the known and the known" and "intrinsic volitional movement".

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